"None of us are rich. None of us have money to go get U-Hauls and get our stuff out and get help and the things we need," Lynn Wade said.

Wade's family is one of 13 who were displaced after their homes at the Jefferson Place Apartments were literally falling apart.

When the apartment building was evacuated Friday, Wade said she was emotional. Now, she's getting angry because she feels the situation could have been prevented.

"I made several phone calls that went unanswered to the city, to the fire station, to everybody, and nobody ever called me back," said Wade. "Through the winter months, I called because when it would rain or snow, the water was coming down and leaking. It would rain in the hallway all the time."

Fire Chief Linn Brookman acknowledged Wade's complaints and pointed her to the city's zoning officer, Ron McIntyre, who said it is his responsibility to ensure that the building was up to code.

McIntyre said he makes efforts to inspect buildings annually or following a complaint. He denied ever receiving a complaint from Wade.

"I'm not familiar with her. I don't know if maybe she's calling the wrong department," said McIntyre.

"Someone could have done something," said Wade.

Mayor Brenda Davis said the responsibility lies with the property owner. Officials are still trying to determine exactly who is in charge of the property. McIntyre said it was in foreclosure and documents show a man in California State should be responsible. Calls to that man seeking comment have not been returned.